Left ventricular regional function and maximal exercise capacity in aortic stenosis

Conclusion
In asymptomatic AS, impaired LV myocardial longitudinal function determines reduced MEC. Basal LS was the only parameter of LV regional function independently associated with MEC.

Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - January 14, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dulgheru, R., Magne, J., Davin, L., Nchimi, A., Oury, C., Pierard, L. A., Lancellotti, P. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research